# Cyril Féraud leads Fort Boyard revamp > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cyril-fraud-takes-over-as-fort-boyard-host-with-olivier-minne-moving-to-le-meilleur-ptissier > Updated: 2026-07-31T16:51:28.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 12. The 37th season of Fort Boyard began on 4 July 2026 on France 2 with Cyril Féraud replacing Olivier Minne as host. The revamp introduced new collective challenges – a 25‑metre bike jump, a sliding‑staircase test, a Salle d’armes and an Escalier glissant – and added the Admiral as an on‑screen figure. For the first time, members of the public competed alongside celebrities, with proceeds earmarked for charities. Episode 2 (11 July) raised €16 750 for Le Projet Moteur, while a special 18 July episode hosted by Jérémy Frérot set a record €23 800 for the Surfrider Foundation Europe. On 25 July, a dual‑charity format paired the SPA with “Tout le monde contre le cancer”. The season caps each team’s prize at €50 000. The debut episode on 1 August attracted a record 2.75 million viewers. That night’s team – Camille Cerf, Miss France 2026 Hinaupoko Devèze, Philippe Risoli, internet personalities Baghera and Mahaut Drama, and an anonymous contestant Laila – played for Les Bonnes Fées, securing €7 400 in the treasure room and bringing the charity’s total to €16 880. Early season totals stand at €13 885 for ONU Femmes France, €16 750 for Projet Moteur, €23 800 for the Surfrider Foundation Europe and €16 880 for Les Bonnes Fées. France Télévisions frames the changes as a way to boost charitable impact while preserving the show’s classic adventure spirit. Separately, the Fondation du patrimoine and Charente‑Maritime department’s donation‑driven contest has raised over €495 000 for restoration work aimed at regular public access by 2028. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-31: Fort Boyard August 1 Episode Raises €16,880 for Les Bonnes Fées Fort Boyard’s 1 Aug 2026 episode on France 2, hosted by Cyril Féraud, raised €16 880 for Les Bonnes Fées, with the team earning €7 400 under the new €50 000 prize cap. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cyril-frauds-fort-boyard-debut-draws-record-audience-50000-charity-prize ### 2026-07-25: Cyril Féraud debuts as host of Fort Boyard season 37 on France 2 Cyril Féraud takes over as host of Fort Boyard season 37 on France 2 (25 July 2026). The episode, starring Keen’V and other celebrities, raised money for SPA and cancer charity amid new format tweaks. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cyril-fraud-hosts-fort-boyards-2026-episode-as-new-lead-presenter ### 2026-07-17: Fort Boyard team led by Jérémy Frérot raises record €23,800 for charity On 18 July 2026, Fort Boyard’s team of Jérémy Frérot, Shy’m and others won €23 800 for Surfrider Foundation Europe, a record since 2015, while Shy’m confirmed this would be her last participation. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shym-joins-fort-boyard-team-for-surfrider-charity-special ### 2026-07-11: Cyril Féraud hosts Fort Boyard episode, raises €16,750 for charity Cyril Féraud’s first Fort Boyard episode on 11 July 2026 raised €16 750 for Le Projet Moteur, exceeding the prior episode’s charity total. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cyril-fraud-hosts-fort-boyard-episode-raises-16750-for-charity ### 2026-07-03: Fort Boyard launches public visit contest and new season hosted by Cyril Féraud Fort Boyard's 37th season begins July 4 with new host Cyril Féraud, while a donation contest offers the public exclusive visits on Sept 19, 2026, funding the fort’s restoration. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fort-boyard-launches-public-visit-contest-and-new-season-hosted-by-cyril-fraud ### 2026-06-26: Cyril Féraud heads new Fort Boyard 2026 season on France 2 Cyril Féraud takes over as host of Fort Boyard for its 2026 season, debuting on France 2 on 4 July with new collective challenges, a €10 k bonus round and a temporary 20:50 timeslot due to the World Cup. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cyril-fraud-takes-over-as-host-of-fort-boyard-for-2026-season ### 2026-06-16: Fort Boyard revamps format with Cyril Féraud as new host Fort Boyard’s 2026 season sees Cyril Féraud replace Olivier Minne, adds a €10,000 pre‑treasure prize and new team challenges, debuting on France 2 on 4 July. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fort-boyard-revamps-format-with-cyril-fraud-as-new-host ### 2026-06-14: French TV Hosts Fabien Lecœuvre and Cyril Féraud Announce Personal Milestones Fabien Lecœuvre proposes marriage and moves to a modernised Norman house; Cyril Féraud, now a father, scales back TV duties to focus on family. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-tv-hosts-fabien-lecuvre-and-cyril-fraud-announce-personal-milestones ### 2026-06-03: Cyril Féraud moves to Fort Boyard as TV champion Vincent breaks 300k‑euro record Vincent topped 300,000 euros on France 2's 'Tout le monde veut prendre sa place' while host Cyril Féraud left France 3's 'Duels en familles' to take over Fort Boyard, reshaping French TV line‑up. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cyril-fraud-moves-to-fort-boyard-as-tv-champion-vincent-breaks-300keuro-record ### 2026-05-21: Cyril Féraud Takes Over as Host of France’s Iconic Fort Boyard Game Show Cyril Féraud becomes the new host of Fort Boyard, expressing excitement and noting the show's demanding production schedule. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cyril-fraud-takes-over-as-host-of-frances-iconic-fort-boyard-game-show ### 2026-05-09: Cyril Féraud becomes new Fort Boyard host as Olivier Minne moves to Le Meilleur Pâtissier Cyril Féraud is announced as Fort Boyard’s new host while Olivier Minne leaves to present Le Meilleur Pâtissier on M6. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cyril-fraud-becomes-new-fort-boyard-host-as-olivier-minne-moves-to-le-meilleur-ptissier ### 2026-04-23: Cyril Féraud to helm Fort Boyard on France 2 this summer Cyril Féraud to replace Olivier Minne as Fort Boyard host on France 2 this summer. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cyril-fraud-to-helm-fort-boyard-on-france-2-this-summer --- Cite as: Cyril Féraud leads Fort Boyard revamp. 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